Sort of. 'Taken' is based on the common themes and realities of kidnapping and human trafficking, but the specific story and characters are created for the film.
Not all stories that claim to be based on true events are completely accurate. They might take some liberties for dramatic effect or to make the narrative more engaging.
Partly. The movie takes elements from various real kidnapping incidents and combines them to create the fictional story. But it's not a direct retelling of one specific true event.
The movie 'Taken' is not based on a true story. It was created by the imagination of the writers and filmmakers to provide an exciting and suspenseful narrative.